The Norwegian police announced the arrest of three brothers of Iraqi descent, aged between 20 and 29, suspected of executing a 'terrorist explosion' at the entrance of the US embassy in Oslo. This incident occurred over the weekend, resulting in minor damage to the embassy structure with no injuries reported. The authorities are currently investigating the motives behind this act, emphasizing the significance of the target being the US embassy amid current global security concerns.

During a press conference, Senior Prosecutor Christian Hattlo stated that the three brothers, who are Norwegian citizens of Iraqi descent, were detained around 3:30 PM in Oslo. The police are exploring various hypotheses regarding the motivations for the attack, including the troubling possibility that it may have been orchestrated by a governmental entity. Highlighting the seriousness of the situation, Hattlo asserted that considering different hypotheses is completely normal given the heightened security situations worldwide and the nature of the targeted location.

The investigation aims to clarify the role of each brother in the incident, noting that they were not previously known to the police and do not have a criminal history. Hattlo did not rule out the possibility of further arrests as the investigation unfolds, indicating that there may be more involved in the plot. This incident serves as a reminder of the complex security challenges facing embassies and highlights the ongoing concerns about domestic terrorism and radicalization in Norway and beyond.